Danish Resistance During WWII

The transcript provides an afterword to a story about Anne-Marie Johansen, a fictional character inspired by real events during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II. It highlights the courage and integrity of the Danish people, the resistance movement, and the efforts to save Danish Jews by smuggling them to Sweden. The narrative also reflects on the legacy of these events and the importance of human decency.

What is the main purpose of the afterword in the story?

• To discuss the author's personal life

• To introduce new characters

• To explain the historical context and blend of fact and fiction

• To provide a summary of the entire book

Who inspired the character of Anne-Marie Johansen?

• The author's childhood friend

• A fictional character from another book

• Analisa Platt, a child during the German occupation

• A famous Danish author

Why did Denmark surrender to Germany in 1940?

• They were promised independence

• They wanted to ally with Germany

• To avoid destruction due to lack of defense

• They had a strong army

What significant action did the Danes take in August 1943?

• They sank their own navy to prevent German use

• They declared war on Germany

• They signed a peace treaty

• They evacuated the capital

Who was G.F. Duckwitz and what was his role?

• A German official who warned the Danish Jews

• A resistance leader

• A fictional character

• A Danish king

How did the Danish Jews manage to escape to Sweden?

• By disguising as German soldiers

• By using airplanes

• With the help of handkerchiefs and fishing boats

• Through underground tunnels

What was the significance of the handkerchiefs used by the Danish resistance?

• They were a symbol of peace

• They contained a powder to confuse police dogs

• They were used as flags

• They were a form of communication

Who was Kim Malte Bruun and what happened to him?

• A German soldier

• A Danish king

• A fictional character in the story

• A young resistance leader executed by the Nazis

What message did Kim Malte Bruun convey in his letter?

• To abandon all hope

• To return to pre-war times

• To strive for a world of human decency

• To seek revenge against the Germans